Barge: meaning, definitions and examples
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barge
[ bɑːdʒ ]
on water
A flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight, typically on canals and rivers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The barge was loaded with coal for transport down the river.
- The barge slowly made its way through the canal, carrying barrels of goods.
Translations
Translations of the word "barge" in other languages:
🇵🇹 barcaça
🇮🇳 नौका
🇩🇪 Lastkahn
🇮🇩 tongkang
🇺🇦 баржа
🇵🇱 barka
🇯🇵 はしけ (hashike)
🇫🇷 péniche
🇪🇸 barcaza
🇹🇷 mavna
🇰🇷 바지선 (bajiseon)
🇸🇦 بارجة
🇨🇿 nákladní loď
🇸🇰 nákladná loď
🇨🇳 驳船 (bó chuán)
🇸🇮 tovorni čoln
🇮🇸 prammi
🇰🇿 баржа
🇬🇪 ნავი
🇦🇿 barja
🇲🇽 barcaza
Word origin
The word 'barge' originated from Old French 'barge', which in turn came from Latin 'barga' meaning 'a type of boat'. Barges have been used for centuries as a means of transporting goods along waterways, particularly canals and rivers. They have played a significant role in the development of trade and commerce in various regions.
See also: bar, barb, barbel, baron, barred, barrel, barrier, bars, rebar.